Episodes
Monday Aug 17, 2020
The Uncontrolling Love of God with Thomas Jay Oord (Part 1)
Monday Aug 17, 2020
Monday Aug 17, 2020
Thomas Jay Oord is a theologian, philosopher, and scholar of multi-disciplinary studies. Oord is a best-selling and award-winning author, having written or edited more than twenty-five books. He directs a doctoral program at Northwind Theological Seminary and the Center for Open and Relational Theology. A twelve-time Faculty Award-winning professor, Oord teaches at institutions around the globe. Oord is known for his contributions to research on love, open and relational theology, science and religion, and the implications of freedom and relationships for transformation.
Monday Aug 10, 2020
The Gospel in Four with Alexander John Shaia
Monday Aug 10, 2020
Monday Aug 10, 2020
Born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama, Alexander John grew up as part of a large extended family that had emigrated from Lebanon a generation previously. He grew up with the ancient traditions of Maronite Catholicism and was expected to become a priest, a family tradition since the year 1300. Alexander John was led otherwise.
He attended the University of Notre Dame and received a degree in Cultural Anthropology. Next came a Master's in Counseling Education, a Master's in Religious Education, a graduate certificate in Pastoral Psychotherapy, and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. His training includes time in Switzerland with Jungian analyst, and founder of Sandplay Psychotherapy, Dora M. Kalff. Returning to the United States, years of retreat ministry, private practice, teaching, leading trainings and study continued to build on a life-long practice of prayer.
Beginning in 2001, Alexander John's professional life changed from being solely a speaker to also becoming an author. From his primary work as a psychologist, spiritual director, and liturgist, he has moved to being a widely sought teacher, trainer, and inspiring keynote speaker.
For more resources from this week's guest, go to www.quadratos.com
Monday Jul 27, 2020
Bad Theology Kills with Kevin Garcia
Monday Jul 27, 2020
Monday Jul 27, 2020
A digital pastor, creative mystic, public theologian and intuitive soul coach based in Atlanta, GA. After coming out in the fall of 2015 as a queer Christian, Kevin has reached thousands of individuals across the globe with messages of God’s unending love for all people. regardless of who they are, what they profess, or what they actually believe. Kevin’s the author of, "Bad Theology Kills:Undoing Toxic Beliefs and Reclaiming Your Spiritual Authority" published in Janurary 2020. Kevin’s work also appears in several anthologies by queer people of faith.
Through his work as a digital pastor and public theologian, Kevin has used their writing, podcast, and YouTube Channel to help foster communities of authentic spiritual seeking, pulling apart the bad theology and beginning to reconstruct sustainable spiritual practices. Kevin believes that by telling our stories, we set others free to tell their own.
Kevin holds a Masters of Arts in Practical Theology from Columbia Theological Seminary (2020) and a Bachelors of Music in Choral music education from Christopher Newport University (2013). They are also the creator of Queerly Beloved Apparel and Big Queer Adventure Co.
In addition to LGBTQ advocacy and spiritual awakening, Kevin’s passions include good music, tacos, and really horrible dad jokes.
You can find links to all of Kevin's amazing work at thekevingarcia.com
(Bio pulled from website)
Monday Jul 13, 2020
Renewing Your Mind and New Information with Todd Vick
Monday Jul 13, 2020
Monday Jul 13, 2020
After leaving the pulpit of a church he had been in for years within the SBC, Todd went on to use his love for science and Christ to learn how the brain works and how we as people function and process information, specifically within the physiological and spiritual ramifications that life change may bring to write the amazing book, "The Renewing of Your Mind". He has since gone on to win awards for his book, speak at conferences, become a certified life coach and host his own podcast "The Reconstruction Rebel".
You can find him on Facebook Instagram Twitter and wherever you find your favorite podcasts!
Monday Jul 06, 2020
Atonement and Empire with Brian Zahnd
Monday Jul 06, 2020
Monday Jul 06, 2020
Brian Zahnd is the founder and lead pastor of Word of Life Church, a non-denominational Christian congregation in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Brian and his wife, Peri, founded the church in 1981. Brian is also the author of several books, including, Sinners in the Hands of a Loving God, Water to Wine, A Farewell To Mars, Beauty Will Save the World, and Unconditional?: The Call of Jesus to Radical Forgiveness.
Find him at
brianzahnd.com
Monday Jun 29, 2020
Christ Consciousness With Kyle Butler
Monday Jun 29, 2020
Monday Jun 29, 2020
Kyle is a former pastor, content creator, speaker and all around awesome guy. He has become a rising and much needed voice in many circles revolving around deconstruction. Encouragement and love radiate out of the content he creates and the words he speaks. In an age of such bitterness he is a light in dark places.
You can find him on Facebook!
Monday Jun 15, 2020
Mimetic Theory with Matt Distefano
Monday Jun 15, 2020
Monday Jun 15, 2020
Matthew is a best-selling author, blogger, podcaster, long-time social worker, and hip-hop artist. He is an outspoken advocate for nonviolence, happily married, with one daughter. Outside of writing, his interests include gardening, hiking, and European football. He lives in Northern California.
Connect with him at allsetfree.com
Monday Jun 08, 2020
Faith that Works with Jen Manlief
Monday Jun 08, 2020
Monday Jun 08, 2020
Jen moved from an isolated mountain in California to Seattle in 2016 to work with Seattle’s Union Gospel Mission in their recovery program for women and children. She began attending Quest Church that same year and it has helped shape her faith in new and exciting ways, specifically toward justice for all people. She has a Bachelor of Science in Christian Ministry from Arizona Christian University, and she has used that knowledge over the years for outreach and discipleship with populations ranging from jr highers to homeless and addiction ministries. Moving to Seattle meant achieving a lifelong dream of owning a pet hedgehog, and there are few things Jen enjoys more than a cup of coffee and a word or number puzzle.
Contact her at
jenmanlief@bridgecarecenter.org
Monday Jun 01, 2020
Escaping Jackassery with Mark Beuving
Monday Jun 01, 2020
Monday Jun 01, 2020
Mark is a pastor in Sacrament CA and the author of "Resonate: Enjoying God's Gift of Music" and "Multiply" which he co-authored with Francis Chan. Mark blogs weekly at jackasstheology.com
Monday May 25, 2020
Closet Talk with Collin Brice
Monday May 25, 2020
Monday May 25, 2020
Collin Brice is a gay Christian who authored a book about his experience. He graduated with his master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology, and works a speech-language pathologist in Southeast Texas. He is passionate about people, brewing delicious teas, IPAs, and hopes to help make a safer church for anyone who needs it.